Speeches of Note: A celebration of the old, new and unspoken by Shaun Usher (Eng

Description: Speeches of Note by Shaun Usher FEATURING: Malala Yousafzai * Tilda Swinton * Albert Einstein * Nick Cave * Queen Elizabeth II * Kermit the Frog * Pablo Picasso * Harvey Milk * J. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description SPEECHES OF NOTE- the stunning new book from the author of the hugely popular international bestseller, LETTERS OF NOTE.______________________A richly illustrated and wonderfully eclectic collection of THE WORLDS GREATEST SPEECHES - THE OLD, THE NEW AND THE UNSPOKEN - from the author of the international bestseller, Letters of Note.Discover speeches that altered the course of history, like NELSON MANDELAs on the day he became South Africas first black President, and outpourings of much-needed change, such as the impassioned, impromptu appeal for womens rights from SOJOURNER TRUTH, an African-American woman born into slavery. Expect the gloriously unexpected, as KERMIT THE FROG takes to the podium, and celebrate lives well-lived, including TILDA SWINTONs tribute to every aliens favourite cousin, DAVID BOWIE.While some speeches are heard by millions, some remain unspoken- the secret draft prepared for QUEEN ELIZABETH II during a military exercise for World War III, and PRESIDENT NIXONs chilling public announcement should NEIL ARMSTRONG and BUZZ ALDRIN become stranded on the Moon.Surprising, inspiring and shocking; moving, comforting and enlightening.SPEECHES OF NOTE- seventy-five extraordinary ways to step into someone elses shoes.FEATURING-Malala Yousafzai * Tilda Swinton * Albert Einstein * Nick Cave * Queen Elizabeth II * Kermit the Frog * Pablo Picasso * Harvey Milk * J. M. Barrie * General Dwight D. Eisenhower * Meghan Markle * Sojourner Truth * Salman Rushdie * Panti Bliss * Nelson Mandela * Robert F. Kennedy * Virginia Woolf * Richard Nixon * Socrates * Nelson Mandela * Mark Twain * Marie Curie * George Bernard Shaw * Susan SontagAND MANY, MANY MORE Notes A celebration of oratory old and new, from the international bestselling author of Letters Of Note. Includes notable speeches from figures including Roald Dahl, Nick Cave, Emmeline Pankhurst, Dylan Thomas and Maya Angelou. Author Biography Shaun Usher is the writer and sole custodian of the popular blogs lettersofnote.com, listsofnote.com and speechesofnote.com. As a result, he spends much of his life hunting down words hed like to share. His books, Letters of Note; Lists of Note and More Letters of Note, were all published to widespread acclaim and became international bestsellers. Shaun lives in Manchester with his wife Karina and their two sons. Review Anguish, hope, inclusivity, questioning, grief, love – and seemingly all the parameters of human feeling – are quite brilliantly represented. Its a lovely dip-in collection thatll leave you both weepy and inspired. * Scotsman *Wonderful and inspirational... [There are] many oratorical delights within this fascinating and well-presented volume... a collection of many efforts that arose emotion, mirth or wonder.... Readable and enlightening. -- WILLIAM HAGUE * Spectator * Promotional SPEECHES OF NOTE- the stunning new book from the author of the hugely popular international bestseller, LETTERS OF NOTE. Review Text Anguish, hope, inclusivity, questioning, grief, lov e - and seemingly all the parameters of human feeling - are quite brilliantly represented. Its a lovely dip-in collection thatll leave you both weepy and inspired. Review Quote Anguish, hope, inclusivity, questioning, grief, lov e - and seemingly all the parameters of human feeling - are quite brilliantly represented. Its a lovely dip-in collection thatll leave you both weepy and inspired. Promotional "Headline" SPEECHES OF NOTE- the stunning new book from the author of the hugely popular international bestseller, LETTERS OF NOTE. Details ISBN1786331098 Author Shaun Usher Publisher Cornerstone ISBN-10 1786331098 ISBN-13 9781786331090 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Hutchinson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 384 DEWEY 808.85 Subtitle A celebration of the old, new and unspoken Language English Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-09-20 UK Release Date 2018-09-20 AU Release Date 2018-09-20 NZ Release Date 2018-09-20 Narrator Matthew Beard Illustrator Helen Smith Birth 1927 Death 1990 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Alternative 9781473544574 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123841061;

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